Webhook Connection for AWS Lambda

You can trigger an AWS Lambda function directly from a Scheduled Search or Metrics Monitor by configuring a Webhook Connection in Sumo Logic.

For example, you can create a Scheduled Search that triggers a Lambda function when too many requests are received from a suspicious IP address. The Lambda function can shut down additional requests from that IP address, while simultaneously sending a notification to the security team for review.

Build an API in the API Gateway to expose a Lambda function

First, generate an Invoke URL, with a POST method for your Lambda function by creating an API in Amazon API Gateway. For information about exposing an HTTP endpoint, see Amazon's API Gateway documentation: